Helena Rodrigues

Helena Rodrigues serves as Associate Professor with Tenure in the Department of Musical Sciences at NOVA University Lisbon's Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, where she conducts research through the Center for Music Studies (CESEM). Her academic profile bridges music scholarship with psychological and developmental frameworks.

Education

• PhD in Psychological Assessment, University of Coimbra

Research Focus

Her scholarship centers on Music Teaching and Psychology, Education and Human Development, Artistic Studies for Children, and the Therapeutic Effects of Music. She investigates how musical experiences shape cognitive development, emotional regulation, and cultural identity formation in educational contexts, with particular emphasis on creative constraints and sensory integration.

Publication Trends

Recent work demonstrates consistent exploration of creativity within pedagogical frameworks, intermodal perception in musical cognition, Southern cultural expressions, and innovative techniques like vocal gibberish for transformative learning. These publications collectively advance interdisciplinary approaches connecting music education, developmental psychology, and therapeutic practice.

Professional Activities

• Conception of educational and artistic projects
• Performance as pianist and vocalist in artistic productions
• Development of childhood music workshops